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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
W E Applen of Company E, 12th Regiment Engineers writes from France about shelling near hospitals, train captures by Fritz, a wounded comrade, a British cavalryman sharing a wedding dress fragment, and rough winter conditions as he awaits orders. He notes towns, papers to send, and asks about family back home.
Miss Sarah Bulleyment receives a wartime letter from Henry G Oldfield of Camp England detailing training as a gunner and plans for leave in February. The piece also notes a review of Patton’s new comedy at Henry opera, with schedule and cast details.
Lieutenant L. L. Hunt writes from Camp Sherman Ohio to his grandmother detailing depot brigade duties foreign nationalities and guard duties. He notes a large camp extending over 2 1 2 miles and promises a Christmas turkey dinner cigars candies and presents for his company while hoping his grandmother and grandfather are well and enjoying the holidays.
The Presbyterian church held its annual congregational meeting on Thursday December 27 with supper and social hour. A B Smith was elected chairman and Margaret Riddell clerk. Reports from trustees treasurer Sunday school home department cradle roll C E society choir and others showed gains in membership and finances.
The Marshall County Live Stock Association met December 26 at the Lacon Courthouse. President Elmer Quinn presided. officers were re elected: Quinn, Henry as vice president, Ralph Wells as secretary. Reports, talks on hog raising and farmer government relations followed. five delegates were chosen for the state meeting January 11. The next annual gathering is set for the last Wednesday in December at Lacon Court House.
Elizabeth Linderer wed William Maubach in a nuptial high mass officiated by Rev Father Andrew Schauer. The bride wore white georgette crepe with silver lace and carried white carnations and narcissus. bridesmaid Miss Molly Linderer wore pale pink. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's father Andrew Linderers home, decorated in pink and white. A reception was held in the afternoon with many friends. The couple plan to settle at Caleb Forbes place around January 15.
The week starting Friday December 28 saw very cold conditions with frequent snow storms. Temperatures ranged from 10 below to 3 above with readings for December 29 30 31 January 1 2 and 3 noted by George Halbleib.
A compiled list of deaths by month from January to September 1917 in The Henry Republican. It names numerous individuals with ages and partial initials, reflecting a broad mortality record for the year.
Secretary of Commerce Redfield outlines progress in gaining public support for using navigable streams as war measure. He cites development of terminal facilities that coordinate river and rail transport with storage and boat lines to restore water transport to an economic basis. Progress noted in St Paul Minneapolis Moline Rock Island Davenport Muscatine LaSalle plans.
Peoria moves to reclaim land with a quay wall and modern terminal linking railroads and belt lines. Kansas City expands its river terminal with government barges and a new fleet. Florence Alabama to Peoria service uses barges and towboats ordered for expansion. Progress pushes open navigation from Great Lakes to the Illinois River and on to the Mississippi.
A long list of people with ages in the 4 to 89 range appears, including Robert T. Kirby 30 J A Brumsey 69 Jesse Duane Formhals 4 Albert D. Stevens 51 and others, interspersed with months such as October November and December. The fragment resembles a roster or notice of individuals by name and age.
Next Sunday morning the Methodist church will dedicate a service flag with a space for each man from the church Sabbath school or congregation serving in the army or navy. The event honors all soldiers and sailors in service and features Reserved seats for relatives, Boy Scouts as ushers, an orchestra, and an out of town speaker. The 10:30 service will start after a brief Sabbath school close, and attendees are asked to call Mrs. Charlotte Sparling with names, units, and regiments to ensure no one is overlooked.
In the McAllister home near Putnam on a Tuesday evening January 1 1918 Martha Anita McAllister wed William Downey Rev Vandervoort of Moline performed the ceremony Mrs Daniel McKirgan sang I Love You Truly and Mrs Ben McAllister sang A Perfect Day The couple will spend two weeks in New Orleans then reside on a farm near Putnam for a new home.
A dear baby boy Merrill Gordon Clement, born in a hospital, brings happiness to Mr. and Mrs. J W Clement. The infant weighs six and a half pounds and shares pride with two sets of grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil Math Diverbiss of Saratoga and Mr. and Mrs. W W Clement of Tiskilwa.
The Republican thanks the public for loyal support during the past year. It notes the business was the largest in a third century, yet profits were light due to higher costs for paper labor and materials. The paper pledges to stay newsy and better and hopes for continued patronage.
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